Ganaton Tablets 50 mg (Itopride Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

○ Adults: Itopride hydrochloride 50 mg is administered orally 3 times daily before meals. Reduce the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

This medication should not be used by anyone who has had an allergic reaction to this medicine or its components. It should not be administered to patients where gastrointestinal motility stimulation can be harmful, such as those with gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction, or perforation. This medicine contains lactose; therefore, it should not be used by patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders. When taking this medication, severe allergic reactions such as shock or anaphylaxis may occur, so if these symptoms arise, use should be stopped immediately and medical advice sought. Liver function abnormalities or jaundice symptoms may occur, so monitoring liver function closely is necessary and treatment should be discontinued if abnormalities are found. Gastrointestinal symptoms like occasional nausea, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and increased salivation may appear. Neurological symptoms such as headaches, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and dizziness may occur. Gynecomastia or elevated prolactin levels may appear, and if abnormal symptoms occur, medication should be discontinued. There may be a decrease in platelet or white blood cell counts, requiring regular blood tests; if abnormalities are found, medication should be stopped. Abnormal kidney function may appear, so kidney function monitoring is also necessary. Skin rashes and itching may rarely occur, and medication should be stopped in such cases. Movement disorder symptoms such as tremors may occur, so medication should be stopped if abnormal symptoms exist. Chest or back pain and fatigue may occasionally occur. This medication enhances the action of acetylcholine, so it should be used with caution, and if gastrointestinal symptoms do not improve, it should not be used for extended periods. The effectiveness of this medication may decrease if taken with anticholinergics; therefore, it should be taken with an appropriate time interval. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should only take this medication when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. During breastfeeding, this medication may be excreted in breast milk; therefore, use should be avoided, and if unavoidable, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Safety in children has not been sufficiently established, so it should be used with caution. Elderly patients may have reduced physiological function and be more susceptible to adverse reactions, so symptoms should be carefully monitored, and dosage adjustments or intervals should be considered as needed. This medication should be stored in a secure place out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

• Shock
• anaphylactic-like symptoms
• hypotension
• dyspnea
• laryngeal edema
• urticaria
• pallor
• sweating
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is best to keep it at room temperature that is not too hot or too cold. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 10], 500 tablets/bottle